Even though you are passive during a massage, the muscles are being stimulated in a way that is similar to a workout; cycling through a repeating pattern of stretch-contract. This creates micro tears in the muscle, increases blood flow and eventually results in inflammation. The inflammation is what causes the soreness and is also what […]

Articles under: Pregnancy Massage

We are currently looking for a Locum Acupuncturist starting April 2017 We are looking for a Registered Acupuncturist to cover a maternity leave from April – July 2017, contact us with your qualifications and more info! – flexible hours; – Amazing team of NDs, RMT’s, Chiropractors with excellence in their fields; – Great reception and […]

Articles under: Pregnancy Massage

Acupuncture for Labor Induction 101 by Lailee Mussivand, Registered Acupuncturist Did you know that Acupuncture can be used as a natural, gentle way to encourage the onset of labour? Here at Sage, I have been inducing quite a few ladies in the past couple of months with great success. Acupuncture is an excellent alternative to […]

Articles under: Pregnancy Massage

Came across this great article in Women’s Health recently, that’s certainly worth a read. The piece surveyed a group of registered massage therapists on how to get the most of a session with an RMT and elaborates with some tips on getting your money’s worth and maximizing the benefits of the therapy. While this is a […]

Articles under: Pregnancy Massage

It sounds like a bit of a given that if you’re pregnant, getting a massage is a good idea. You’re generally not in your most comfortable state of being as you grow another human being, but receiving massage prior to having a child has proven benefits that are difficult to ignore. Tiffany Field, PhD is the […]